KRIYALIFE

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An intimate corner of a home library featuring floor-to-ceiling bookshelves filled with well-worn philosophy, literature, and humanities texts in varying earth-toned covers. In the center, a simple, refined reading chair is suggested only by its curved shadow, beside a low table holding an open notebook, a pair of reading glasses, and a small brass Ganesha figurine. Soft, warm lamplight from an unseen source casts a golden glow across the pages and wooden shelves. Captured in photographic realism with a slightly elevated angle and balanced composition, the mood is contemplative and serene, evoking a private tutoring space dedicated to deep study and thoughtful conversation.

Teaching Philosophy beyond walls

Kriya Life is a philosophy consultancy that takes learning beyond the university and the formal classroom, while keeping the rigour and structure of formal education.

About

I’m Dr. Meera Baindur, Chief Faculty at KriyaLife, where I bring philosophy and the humanities out of the university classroom and into everyday life. After more than 20 years of teaching, research and mentoring, I remain convinced that philosophy is not just something to study in book, Philosophy for me a way of making sense of ourselves, our relationships and the world we share.

My areas of expertise include Indian philosophy, environmental humanities and cultural anthropology. I have designed and taught courses for diverse audiences, including online programmes for Globethics.net, and have guided many Master’s and PhD students through their research journeys. I am also a widely published academic author and the author of Nature in Indian Philosophy and Cultural Traditions (Springer, 2015), as well as Sharvay: A Novel, published by Speaking Tiger in 2023 under the pen name Mansi.

At KriyaLife, my role is to design and lead engaging learning experiences that make big ideas accessible, relevant and enjoyable. I love bringing people together through conversation, stories, questions and a little humour. My classes are relaxed and interactive, but always intellectually stimulating; there is room to disagree, explore unfamiliar ideas and discover new ways of thinking.

Whether you are a student, a professional or simply someone curious about life, I hope to make philosophy feel less like a distant academic subject and more like an exciting journey of discovery, one we can undertake together.

A spacious, elegant study table crafted from dark polished wood, its surface neatly arranged with open philosophy and literature books, a sleek laptop displaying a blank document, and a classic brass fountain pen resting on cream writing paper. The desk is placed near a tall window with sheer curtains, overlooking a softly blurred cityscape. Gentle morning daylight filters in, creating subtle reflections on the wood and laptop, with calm shadows stretching across the table. The atmosphere feels scholarly, focused, and inviting. Photographic realism at eye level, with a shallow depth of field that keeps the desk in sharp focus while the background library shelves and framed abstract artwork fade into a warm, sophisticated blur.

Courses

Philosophy doesn’t have to stay inside university classrooms! At Kriya Life, we bring serious, structured learning to everyone, online and in person, across philosophy, social sciences, environmental humanities, and Indian knowledge systems. Our course programs are offered primarily online. Whether you are a high school student discovering philosophy, a reader who wants to go slowly through a difficult text, or a writer looking for a mentor, there is a place for you here.

Online Courses

Read and Write Philosophy: High School

  • Courses for high school students
  • Preparation for undergraduate philosophy study abroad
  • Close reading of philosophical ideas and writing for competetions
  • Argument and clear writing

Saturday Philosophy Club

  • Slow, close reading of texts
  • Weekly Saturday meetings
  • Open to all readers

Public Philosophy Courses: General Philosophy and Texts

  • Formal introduction to general philosophy
  • Courses on philosophical texts, lectures and pedagogical practices
  • No prior study needed

Research and Writing Mentorship

  • One-to-one research mentorship and writing guidance

IELTS

IELTS and Language Training

  • IELTS and PTE training, English
  • Spoken English training
  • Sanskrit tuition